Shunting and Propelling Flashcards
(45 cards)
What is the definition of Shunting?
Any movement of a train or vehicle other than a train passing normally along a running line
What is Loose Shunting and what should you do before commencing?
Shunting of vehicles that do not remain attached to the traction unit during the move.
You should come to a clear understanding
Who is the Shunter?
The person in control of a specific shunting movement
What is an unaccompanied driver?
A driver carrying out a shunting movement without an accompanying shunter.
How can you maintain your personal safety on depot? (8 answers)
Wear appropriate PPE
Keep a good look out
Watch out for the movement of other trains in sidings
Always reach a clear understanding
Be aware of limited clearances
Be aware how mist and fog can affect visibility and sound
Stay focused and do not become distracted
Clear understanding
What methods should you employ to locate your train?
Use authorised walking routes Wear PPE Communicate with the person in charge Identify the road number Ensure you have the correct train and formation (unit number and coaches)
What should you do before any movement takes place?
Reach a clear understanding
Find out what exactly needs to be done
How the shunt will be controlled
What shunter duties will an unaccompanied driver undertake? What do they need to check? (7 answers)
Vehicles can be moved safely No vehicles are foul of moves to be made Road vehicles and equipment are clear Scotches and derailers have been removed People are clear of the movement People have been warned Handpoints are fitting and locked if possible
What should you do during a shunting movement? What rules should you follow? (4 answers)
Work to the Shunter's instructions only Do not pass signals at danger (unless authorised) 5mph max (unless stipulated) Control the movement to avoid heavy impacts and collisons at fouling points.
Test your handsignals (Day)
Move towards Move away Slow down Ease up Stop
Test your handsignals (Night)
Move towards Move towards slowly Move away Move away slowly Slow down or Ease up Stop
When moving your train under handsignals, what 3 points should you obey?
Work to approved hand signals
If you loose sight of the shunter STOP IMMEDIATELY
Resart only when shunter gives you correct hand signal
You must not move your train unless
You clearly understand the shunter’s handsignal
You are absolutely sure it applied to you
How will the shunter control movements by the radio?
Make sure you have been identified as the correct train driver
Keep in constant verbal communication
Speak continuously or transmit a continuous beep signal
What must you do if there is a break in communication?
STOP IMMEDIATELY
Restart only when the shunter tells you to.
What must you do before entering a shed or building? (3 answers)
Stop at the entrance
Check it is safe to proceed
Sound the horn
When not accompanied by the shunter, before you pass over points worked from a signal box you must: (2 answers)
Obtain the signallers permission to proceed
Check the points are correctly fitting if they are facing the movement.
How will the signaller give you permission to move over points worked from a signal box? (3 answers)
Clearing a signal for the movement
Speaking to you directly
Handsignal
What handsignal will the handsignaller give you when moving over points by day/night
Day - 1 arm raised above head
Night - A white light moved quikly by a twisting of the wrist
How do you indicate to the signaller that the movement is clear of any points that need to be moved?
1 short blast of the horn
What must you do after the shunt movement?
4 answers
Secure the train
Ensure you are clear of any points
Make sure you are not fouling any other lines
Scotch vehicles that do not have an operative handbrake
What is the definition of Propelling?
When vehicles which are not capable of self-powered movement are pushed by a traction unit.
The traction unit pushing is not in multiple with any of the propelled vehicles.
When can propelling movements be made / controlled?
3 answers
Only if:
Authorised
Absolutely necessary
Over the shortest distance
What authorities are there for propelling?
13 answers
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